The four level estimating system has proven to be very successful and simple for the first time user. There are four estimating sheets that are very similar to manual estimating methods currently used.

Level 1 - Job Summary
This sheet summarizes your estimates. It can contain a list of trades, building components or even a list of erection stages. The choice is up to you.

Cost per unit of floor area for each trade

Unlimited trade list

Bill Of Materials

Link to Pricelist

Subtotals trades or sections

Spell checking facility

Global updating

Markups can be applied to individual trades

Calculate contingencies as % of trade totals automatically

Level 2 - Trade Breakup
This screen contains all items associated with the trade selected. The basic calculation of Quantity X Rate = Amount is done here. Item Mark-Ups can be applied.

Quickly copy in item descriptions and rated from a price list

Unlimited number of items

Compare and select prices from different suppliers

Formula functions to reference other values

Large item descriptions

Type in or calculate a quantity

Enter or break up a rate

Graphically take off areas, lengths & volumes

Level 3 - Calculation Sheet
This screen allows you to enter dimensions as you take them off the plan or use the digitizer to calculate the quantity.

Allows lineal, area and volume calculations

Total returned to quantity column of Trade Breakup

Complex formulas accepted

Deductions can be entered

Lengths summary available

Calculate wastage factors as a % of the overall quantity value. Software automatically adjusts wastage amount if quantity is changed

Level 4 - Rate Breakup Sheet
This screen allows you to build up composite rates that may include materials, labour and sub-contract components.

Composite rates can be built up e.g. door, jambs, hinges, labour etc.

Waste percentages can be applied

Apply cost centre codes to items. EG: L for Labour, M for Materials, P for Plant, S for Subbie to calculate the overall $ value of these costs to an individual job